Amakusa-san, I have brought him along.
This is Inaniwa-san from Fugaku University. He is an intern in Professor Tsurumaru's lab.
- It's nice to meet you. - I'm Amakusa Junpei.
I heard that you're an acquaintance of Frankenstein-san.
Yes.
If you're looking for Frankenstein, he's at my house.
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I heard your radio broadcast asking for Frankenstein to contact you. That's why I'm here.
Thank you for contacting us.
And so what kind of person is Frankenstein-san?
He's the honest type.
He can't lie.
- He can't lie? - Yes.
What do you mean by that?
It's exactly as I've said.
That's how innocent he is.
So he's naive?
You can look at it that way.
And you Inaniwa-san?
Yes?
What did you come to tell us?
You contacted us without Frankenstein-san knowing. Is that correct?
Yes.
I'd like to know your intentions.
Frankenstein is your biggest fan. Amakusa-san!
He values what you say, Amakusa-san.
If you found out from the radio that "the" Amakusa-san was wanting to meet you, you'd have no hesitation in meeting him.
That's what I was afraid of.
How come?
He would accept your words without doubting them.
And he may follow everything you tell him to do.
So before that happens, I wanted to see if your intention was to poke fun at him and make him into a story headline.
And if that is what you plan to do, please stop broadcasting a call out for him on the radio.
This is what I came to say.
You have piqued my curiosity even more. Please introduce him to us!
Excuse me?
Please let me meet him.
He is an actual monster.
What?
It would be dangerous to meet him.
What do you mean by that?
I'm afraid I can't say.
By the way, you mentioned that you've seen this deity before.
Was this in the past?
I'm not sure.
I just had a feeling.
But I thanked this deity for giving me the opportunity to be with you, Tsugaru-san.
However,
your sister is worried.
Will you meet my sister?
I want her to be at ease.
I would also like for her to have peace of mind.
In order to do so, please don't talk about the truth.
What do you mean by that?
I'm referring to the fact that you've lived a 120 years. And also the story about when you were born.
Is that not allowed?
Regular people will think that you are lying.
I don't tell lies.
Please lie.
In order to live, you must sometimes tell a lie.
So I should tell a lie so that I don't look like a liar?
That's correct.
It to prevent regular people from getting confused.
Confused?
You wouldn't want to spread unnecessary confusion and worry people, would you?
No.
If that's the case, let's protect it together.
Our very important secret.
Secret?
Yes.
I understand.
This is Fukashi Ken-san.
Nice to meet you. I'm Fukashi Ken.
I'm Kanae,Tsugumi's grandmother.
Is your health okay?
Yes.
Like you mentioned, Haruka, he has a very unique aura about him.
I simply said that he was creepy.
Don't say it so bluntly!
But it's true!
This is where you should lie.
Huh?
Grandmother will be confused.
You don't have to worry about that.
He's a very funny person.
Yes, he is.
Can I call you Ken-san?
Yes. Ken as in "kenkyu". *Japanese for experiment.
How old are you Ken-san?
I'm approximately 30 years old.
- Approximately? - You don't have to say approximately.
Did I make a mistake?
He's saying he's approximately 30 years old because
Fukashi-san has been living up in the mountains for a very long time so his memory is vague.
Up in the moutains?
Due to certain circumstances, he's been living on his own without coming in contact with other people.
Like he was raised by a pack of wolves?
The Japanese wolves have gone into extinction already.
That's not the point.
But he reads books and listens to the radio so he's pretty much aware of everything.
You've experienced a lot of hardship?
That's a secret.
You don't have to mention that part.
That's why I'm not saying it.
That's not what I mean. I'm saying that you don't have to go out of the way to mention "it's a secret."
So basically you can't hold a normal conversation?
I feel so sorry for you.
But Grandma, you're missing the point, too.
There are some things about life that Fukashi-san doesn't know.
However, he is a very nice person.
I've never met such a nice and honest person before.
Even an honest person can tell a lie.
Can you keep quiet for a bit, please?
Yes.
Does he know about your health Tsugumi?
Yes, he does.
Ken-san. Will you be there for Tsugumi?
Why are you staying silent?
You don't have to keep quiet anymore.
Yes.
I will protect her.
Thank you.
But Grandma, Fukashi-san has some strange affliction with mushrooms.
Mushrooms?
Don't worry about that, Sis.
I can take care of myself.
Don't worry about me.
I understand, Tsugumi.
Grandma!
Let's believe in Tsugumi.
Thank you.
Thank you for believing in us.
I'm just glad that they believed in us.
We lied in order to get them to believe in what we believe.
Yes, that's right.
If money were involved here, then it would be fraud.
Fraud?
Oh, it's nothing.
It has nothing to do with you.
You'll figure it out in time.
Tsugaru-san.
Could I become human if I lie?
Lying isn't something you do in order to become human.
It is also your intention for not hurting those who are dear to you.
At times, a lie can be out of thoughtfulness.
Thoughtfulness.
What do you want to eat?
Oh, I made reservations.
Oh, really? I'm so happy!
Let's hurry up and go. Everyone's waiting for us.
Yes.
Is your body feeling okay?
Yes.
My sister took care of him while he was in the hospital.
That must've been reassuring for you.
President.
Here, this is your salary for this month.
Good work.
It's money.
Money?
Not a swindle, it's your salary.
The money you earned.
My money?
Salary - Mr. Fukashi Ken
Thank you very much.
Not a bad feeling to get cash in an envelope, is it?
President Inaniwa, please continue to look after Fukashi-san.
Sure.
Did you two make up already?
We weren't fighting to begin with.
You broke up with him during the work.
I didn't really break up with him.
Why? Because you weren't dating him?
Are you claiming that Ken confessed to you unilaterally?
Although you rejected him, you want him back now?
I was talking about the radio show then.
Radio show?
The radio show Fukashi-san likes.
♪ Let's ask Amakusa.
Let's not ask!
His injury brought him good luck. Rain settles the soil.
Settles what?
Senior, sorry to disturb you at home.
Ken-san, you've discharged?
Yes.
I have something to tell you. Let's go to your room.
Hey, let's eat supper together.
Why don't you tell him here?
The talk concerns his privacy.
Ken-san is one of our carpenters, Inaniwa Family.
He doesn't need to hide anything from us.
Your rice will be cold.
Okay.
Are you sure?
It's not a secret or anything.
Okay. Good work today.
Thank you for the meal.
What did you want to talk to him about?
Wait till after supper. You're so persistent.
Persistent? I'm not.
Amakusa is looking for Ken-san.
Amakusa?
Who is Amakusa?
♪ Let's ask Amakusa.
We heard you earlier, so persistant.
What's going on?
The radio show is looking for Ken-san.
To be exact, they're looking for Frankenstein.
Who is Frankenstein?
I told you this is a private matter.
Just blend in with air, if you don't know.
Got it. I'll pretend to be an air old man (not here).
Is Amakusa looking for me?
Yes. So I went to see him today.
Why did you, Senpai?
We can't let him meet Ken-san so easily.
Did you meet him?
Wait a second. But why did you go meet him instead?
What if Ken-san wants to meet Amakusa?
I want to meet Amakusa!
I told you! You should've told him that.
Wait, why are you two fighting for nothing?
We're not fighting.
They are, aren't they, President?
I am an air president. (not here)
Ken can meet whomever he likes.
You're too persistent.
You say that about everything.
I'll be fine,
Tsugaru-san. I have a caring heart.
With my caring heart, it wouldn't be a problem to meet him.
I guess.
Caring heart? What is that supposed to mean?
What are you doing?
I went to ask his true intentions.
True intentions?
I told him not to see him if he's trying to fool him.
I hope you didn't say anything weird to him.
Anything weird?
He is...
a real monster.
It's too dangerous for you to meet him.
I didn't say anything.
Even if I did, he wouldn't believe me.
I guess you're right.
I'm more worried about you.
It could be dangerous if you date him.
Did you forget that incident?
I didn't. That's why I'm worried about him.
You're at risk to get involved with him, if not already.
I see. You really...
I'm just trying to help him.
I feel the same way.
But I want to protect you before I protect him.
Don't forget that.
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Amakusa-san, let's bring him to the radio show.
People are talking on the internet whether Frankenstein shows up or not.
It would be exciting if he does.
People will think you're faking if he doesn't appear.
If he isn't an interesting person, he shouldn't appear on the program.
Amakusa!
It's me, Iizuka.
Oh... It's you, Iizuka-san.
Can I talk to you?
Come in.
Amakusa is coming.
Amakusa?
He's coming to meet me.
Then, I'll make it quick.
You know, Ken-san. I have a favor.
A favor?
Please lend me money.
Money?
I want you to lend me your money.
Why do you need money?
Because my mother is ill.
Ill?
My health insurance is overdue. So I have to pay.
Is her illness curable?
It is, if I have enough money.
Understood.
Here.
All of it?
So you can cure her illness.
Thank you so much!
Thank you. I'll definitely pay you back.
Thank you.
Also... Can you keep this secret?
Secret?
Are you asking me to lie?
I guess that's what I'm asking.
I don't want to make President worry.
Okay.
Thank you so much.
I'm sorry to trouble you.
Thank you.
Iizuka? What business did you have with Ken?
Nothing. I just lent him a comic book.
Go back to work...
- Amakusa? - I'm not Amakusa.
Geez, it's you, Mikoto.
Don't call me Mikoto, I'm your senior.
Do you need something?
I know Iizuka was here. What did he need?
He lent you a comic book?
He didn't give me anything.
I knew he was lying.
That bastard, how dare he lie to me.
It's not a lie, it's a secret.
It doesn't matter.
Tell me the truth. You lent him money, didn't you?
It's a secret.
I knew it.
I don't want President to worry so please keep it secret.
Inaniwa-san, I came alone as I promised.
Thank you.
Then, shall we go now?
Tsugaru-san.
This is Amakusa-san.
Nice to meet you. I'm Amakusa Junpei.
I'm Tsugaru Tsugumi.
Could it be that you're the Frankenstein's girlfriend?
This is his one-sided love.
What? Is that so?
No.
I'll go get him now.
He's looking forward to meeting you, Amakusa-san.
I'll be right back.
Well, how is your illness?
I'm fine.
I pray that his wish will come true.
Umm... Why are you so interested in him, Amakusa-san?
I wonder why...
When I saw his post for the first time,
he mentioned being a monster and may kill someone.
I didn't take him seriously,
but it was hard for me to ignore him.
Inaniwa-san said, he can't lie. Is that true?
Amakusa-san.
Amakusa!
Are you the Frankenstein-san?
That's my name on the radio.
I know.
My name is Fukashi Ken.
- Fukashi Ken-san? - Yes.
I'm so happy to meet you, Amakusa.
Ken-san, you must address him with a suffix.
It's fine.
Nice to meet you. I'm Amakusa Junpei.
Thank you so much for listening to my segment.
Thank you for always being concerned, Amakusa-san.
Well, you're working here, Ken-san?
I am.
How old you are?
I'm 30 years old.
No way. You're 120 years old, right?
Well...
- I have a caring heart. - What?
Just ignore that.
He replied to your joke.
I don't quite understand but...
You must be happy to meet Tsugaru-san.
Thanks to you, Amakusa-san.
If it's okay with you, can we go outside?
Let's go for a stroll.
Sounds good.
Okay.
Oh, hi!
Salary - Fukashi Ken
Mistuki, have a beer before you go.
What an idiot!
Did you live in the mountains?
Yes. I've lived there alone for a long time.
While living in the mountains, you thought of yourself as a monster?
I thought of myself as a plant, rather than a monster.
A plant?
Yes.
That's interesting.
You thought a plant would kill humans?
I didn't know much about humans till I met Tsugaru-san.
So you met Tsugaru-san in the forest?
Yes.
I often go the forest for my university research.
She taught me how to live with humans.
So as Inaniwa-senpai.
You have a very unique background.
The fresh fish is awesome!
It's nice having the ocean closeby.
Is it good?
It's good.
This is a shrimp.
Shrimp?
Is it a fish?
It's a crustacean.
Crustacean?
Could this be the first time seeing a fish?
It's not the first time.
Pike, tuna, dried mackerel...
- The fish that we eat at home. - Oh, I see.
Amakusa-san was asking about a swimming fish, not a meal.
Like those.
Those are these?
By any chance have these been killed?
Not exactly.
Is it a secret?
Tsugaru-san, do you have no interest in becoming Ken-san's girlfriend?
What?
Is that a secret?
Let's not talk about things like that.
Ken-san's story and Tsugaru-san's story are two separate things.
But Tsugaru-san brought him out from the forest, right?
Yes.
If Ken-san grew up not knowing the outside world,
then haven't you taken on quite a burden?
Or is it just a fleeting interest?
I simply wanted to help him.
Help him?
Hmm?
In what way do you think you can help Ken-san?
That's something that we will all think about together.
Now it seems as if Ken-san is simply wanting to stay by your side Tsugaru-san.
How do you plan to respond to that?
Please, stop it!
I'm sorry. It's a habit from my radio profession.
I don't want to just stay by her side.
I want to make Tsugaru-san happy.
Amakusa-san, you taught me that that's what falling in love means.
That's right.
Yes.
- Thank you for lunch. - Thank you for lunch.
Oh, no problem.
Thank you for lunch.
Umm, do you mind if Ken-san and I spend some time alone?
Excuse me?
I'd like to speak to Ken-san.
Can I?
We're not saying you can't.
That's something for Fukashi-san to decide.
Ken-san, can I talk to you alone?
- Sure. - I'm glad.
Let's go then.
Yes.
Amakusa-san won't do anything to trouble Ken-san.
I think he enjoys opening up the world to new things.
Not just staying by my side.
I see he's learned to tell lies.
Fukashi-san can tell lies because he's an honest person.
It's different from our lies.
Could this be your first time seeing the ocean?
This is the first time seeing it so up-close.
Why did you decide to leave the mountain and come to the city with Tsugaru-san?
Tsugaru-san tried hard to get to know me.
And what did Tsugaru-san learn about you?
About how I know nothing.
How about you Ken-san? What did you learn about Tsugaru-san?
About her illness?
Did you fall in love with her out of sympathy?
You're wrong.
How is that wrong?
I only know the fact that it's wrong.
Ken-san you really can't tell a lie, can you?
That's not true.
That's fine! You don't have to deny it.
I should talk about myself, too.
I grew up way up north near an ocean.
I had a friend who I grew up with, in the same town.
Well, she's a female friend.
A friend?
I guess she was my girlfriend once.
You were in love?
We moved here together and we both aspired to be musicians.
You know musicians? Writing songs and singing.
- ♪ The time between you and me... - Yeah, that!
So, we were quite serious about that.
I see.
However, we weren't popular.
But she was still very cheerful.
I started to not understand her cheerfulness.
I blamed her cheerfulness
for not being popular.
I gradually distanced myself from her.
She called me so many times, but I thought she was annoying,
so I ignored her.
I was the one to invite her to Tokyo.
But in the end, I abandoned her.
So...
That caused her to commit suicide.
Do you understand?
I understand.
You know...
I didn't consider her feelings at all.
That's what humans are like.
Even if you truly love someone,
you don't know anything about the person.
If you're not good then there's no way of knowing.
Ken-san, you don't know a thing about humans yet.
You don't know anything about Tsugaru-san.
You're the same as me.
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After that incident, I quit music,
and finally got myself a job in radio.
That's why I'm always worrying about stuff on the radio.
I'm always worrying about how I can understand people more.
Ken-san, do you want to go on the radio with me?
Go on air and join me in worrying about humans.
In order to learn more about Tsugaru-san, you have to open up your heart more.
♪ It's time for you and me.
♪ A new direction for you and me.
♫ If you have a concern, ask Amakusa.
♪ Let's ask Amakusa.
Welcome home.
Welcome back.
I'm back.
Ken-san, come with me.
Hi, Ken-san.
Hey, tell us everything.
Ken, did you lend money to Iizuka?
He even told him to keep a secret for President.
For me?
How much money did you lend him?
It's okay, you can tell us.
I gave him my salary.
Your whole salary?
You did this before
when you started to work here.
You were trying to steal money from the office.
Mikoto, that's the past.
If it was the past, none of this would have happened.
His mom is still taking money from him.
- His mom? - She has nothing to do with this.
Iizuka-san's mother is ill.
If he has money, she can be cured.
He was lying.
What does she mean lying, Iizuka-san?
Fukashi-san.
Ken-san, he's deceived you.
You didn't need say that.
I'll pay you back. It's fine, isn't it?
That's not good enough.
Sever ties with your mom.
Mikoto, you're too harsh.
If he doesn't, he'll do it again.
Everyone, let's go.
We must witness when he pays back the money to Ken.
It almost feels like we are making a raid.
Thet's because we are. "Working Clothes And A Machine-gun" (like a movie)
Bar Mitsuki
Bar Yukiguni
Bar Mitsuki
Welcome.
Oh, Mitsuki!
I'm sorry, but
please give me back the money.
Money?
What's the matter, Mitsuki?
I haven't seen you in a long time.
President, it's been a while!
Hello, President!
You haven't stopped by lately. I missed you.
Hello.
- Were you a regular here? - I was visiting his home.
Hey, why don't you sing for us.
- Not today. - Not today?
I'm pretending to be an air president. (not here)
Everyone, have a seat.
I'm so happy to see all of you.
What do you want to drink?
Give him the money back!
Give the money back to your son.
- Mikoto, talk with sensible manners. - What?
Your son deceived someone to bring you money.
You're pestering your son so you can give money to this man.
Stop it! It isn't Mom's fault.
She doesn't change if you keep spoiling her.
She can't live unless she clings on to this man.
She is just like my mother.
I'm different from your parent.
Why don't you behave yourself then?
- I told you to speak with sensible manners. - Calm down.
Iizuka, you told me she's been causing you problems.
My mother has been suffering all alone,
because of me.
You are the one who is suffering.
Your son turned out to be a good man.
It was worth the trouble.
Just give back the money.
I'll pay it back!
I'm sorry, Ken-san. I'll definitely pay you back!
He borrowed money from you?
May sound strange coming from me, but you can trust him.
He is like a father to me.
Father? This guy?
Because he taught you how to fight?
Because of him, you quit school and have been earning money for him?
What are you? A mafia teacher?
I'm his comrade.
All of us are his comrades.
Iizuka, you told me
you want to live freely after becoming a carpenter.
I was able to finally break free.
I know
you are not working to earn money for this guy.
Mitsuki, come here and drink with me.
Don't, Iizuka.
If want to drink, drink with us.
Iizuka.
Mitsuki!
You should quit such a shitty job.
What did you say?
- You! - Stop it.
Let's travel together by horses.
Okay?
Ken-san?
Who the heck are you?
You're dressing pretty strange.
Did you thank Iizuka-san?
When Iizuka-san borrowed money from me,
he thanked me.
He told me countless times.
Maybe he didn't really mean it, but at least he cares.
He cares about me.
Do you care about anything?
Did you thank Iizuka-san?
Well, thank you so much.
You're not appreciative of him?
Thank you so much!
Please stop.
Move.
Ken-san!
Don't!
I'm fine, so please calm down.
I...
like you.
I like you a lot.
I'm telling you the truth.
I like you.
So...
Please endure for my sake.
Please.
Tsugaru-san.
You bastard!
Stop!
Stop fighting!
Here is your money.
I'm sorry.
Bar Mitsuki
Ken-san, thank you so much.
I am sincerely thankful to you.
Please let me work with you as before.
Iizuka-san, let's work together.
♫ Before I knew, my eyes were closed ♫
Good. Rain settles the dirt.
- Does that mean you are going to sing? - Yup.
Well, I'll go with Mikoto today.
Who wants to go with you?
Let's go together and sing.
You should sing first today.
I will.
♫ I feel the warmth in a stranger's word ♫
Fukashi-san.
Tsugaru-san, thank you so much.
Not at all. You're welcome.
♫ That is the happiest moment to me ♫
I like you.
I like you a lot.
[ Paradise Heaven
Even if you love someone a lot,
but you don't understand about the person.
If you're unsure of yourself, you can't possibly know.
Ken-san, you don't know a thing about humans.
Paradise Heaven
Ask Amakusa
I...
want to know
more about humans.
Fugaku University - Main Gate
Grandma, look at this.
Oh my, there is a Jizo statue in such a place.
You know, Mom brought me here long ago,
shortly before she passed away.
Do you know why, Grandma?
I think, Saki-san built this.
The person who died from white mushrooms?
Right.
I told you there was a research institute
where your university is at right now.
It used to be a research institute for infectious diseases, right?
Yes.
Saki-san was involved in the institute somehow.
I've heard that she built the Jizo for a patient who was staying there.
Did you say, you saw this Jizo statue?
Was that a long time ago?
I'm not sure.
Maybe it was.
I'm sure Kasumi
wanted Saki-san to protect you.
What a strange looking mushroom.
Saki-san... I wonder what kind of person she was.
What's the matter?
Did something happen?
Professor, I think Fukashi-san was here.
Here?
He may have been infected by an infectious disease,
and came to the institute 120 years ago.
Maybe he met Professor Fukashi Kentaro there.
As a doctor and a patient?
That's how he became a subject for the experiment.
Tsugaru-san, we have a problem.
Ken-san left for Tokyo.
Tokyo?
Amakusa-san came to fetch him.
Tsugaru-san, we have a problem.
Ken-san left for Tokyo.
Tokyo?
He told Amakusa-san that he wants to be on the radio show.
Nice to meet you. I'm Ushiku, a director.
I'm Fukashi Ken.
Ken-san, you shouldn't tell your real name to anyone here.
Tell them your radio name.
Okay.
I want to show everyone your watch.
I know, right?
It's almost three o'clock. Let's call the snack man.
I wonder where he is today.
Hello, I'm here.
This is Amakusa Junpei.
♫ It's time for you and me ♫
♫ A new direction for you and me ♫
♫ If you have a concern ask Amakusa ♫
♫ Let's ask Amakusa ♫
To comply with your request, Tokachi-san and Ririe-chan,
I brought him here.
It's Frankenstein-san.
Are you kidding me?
Are you the Frankenstein-san?
Yes.
I'm the Frankenstein, 120 year-old.
♫ I'm not human, I'm terribly sorry ♫
♫ Since I was made to look like one, often I've been mistaken ♫
♫ I'm not human, if you ask me what I am ♫
♫ That's a good question, I seriously have no idea ♫
♫ I wonder if I can be real human someday ♫
♫ I dreamt such a dream ♫
♫ That is my dream ♫
♫ I'm living my life carefree ♫
♫ I'm working relatively hard ♫
♫ I’m pretending that nothing is wrong ♫
♫ But I weep every now and then ♫
♫ If I knew this would happen, ♫
♫ I've never wanted to look like human ♫
♫ I'd rather look something completely different from human ♫
♫ I'm not human, I'm terribly sorry ♫
♫ Since I was made to look like one, often I've been mistaken ♫
♫ Is it okay for me to become human? ♫
♫ Someone, please tell me ♫
♫ Will you forgive me living by imitating? ♫
♫ I've tried to give up many times, but I still want to be human ♫
~ Preview ~ I'm concerned about how I can protect her.
Are you trying to cause trouble on purpose?
Don't blame me if something goes wrong.
He is also called a monster.
Come on, you can do it.
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